Mathematics Education

Program Type
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Mathematics Education prepares students for teaching mathematics in grades nine through twelve. Students who complete the Mathematics Education program graduate with South Carolina certification in secondary mathematics. As students complete the requirements for the education portion of their degree, they become prepared to lead their own classrooms. Students exit this program with an understanding of curriculum and instruction.

The Teacher Education Program is approved by the State Department of Education in accordance with the Standards for State Approval of Teacher Education established by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

Related Occupations

Most graduates begin careers teaching in grades 9-12 while some may continue with graduate education.

Requirements for Teacher Certification in Mathematics in South Carolina (Grades 9-12)

  1. A Bachelor's Degree
  2. Completion of required courses in an approved Mathematics Education Program
  3. Passing scores on the Praxis II tests required by South Carolina

Please refer to the Teacher Education Program information page for information surrounding its goals and application processes.

  1. Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
  2. A total of 120 credit hours
  3. The required courses listed below (68 credit hours)

* This major includes one AWE course (3 credit hours)

Course Requirements

Course Code Credits
ED200 - Principles of Education 3
ED301 - Field Experiences for Education Majors 1
ED302 - Field Experiences for Education Majors 1
ED304 - Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas 3
ED310 - History and Philosophy of Education 3
ED312 - Foundations of Teaching Reading 3
ED401 - Classroom Assessment 3
MA200 - Elementary Statistics 3
MA204 - College Geometry 3
MA205 - Calculus I 3
MA206 - Calculus II 3
MA230 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MA300 - Discrete Mathematics 3
MA304 - The History of Mathematics 3
MA307 - Calculus III 3
MA320 - Modern Algebra 3
MA350 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School 3
MA452 - Clinical Practice 12
PS204 - Human Growth and Development 3
PS320 - The Exceptional Child 3
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Degree Plan Legend

DR - Degree Requirement
GE - General Education Requirement
EL - Elective
4-Year Degree Plan

Year 1 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 1 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
16.00
Notes

Students must take Praxis I.

Year 2 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 2 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
16.00
Notes

Students must take PLT exam.

Year 3 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
16.00

Year 3 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 4 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
16.00

Year 4 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
12.00
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